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From a senior foreigner working in a construction company
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Huong, who teaches work to Japanese and Indonesian people.

Image: Huong

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[Work location] Saitama Prefecture

[Job Title] Reinforcement Work

The reason I came to Japan is to earn money and build my own house. I learned about Japanese culture and work through a friend's introduction.

When I first came to Japan, I didn't understand Japanese, and I didn't know how to do my job. But the president and my senior colleagues taught me the work little by little, in detail, which was a great help. If I didn't understand something, I would ask on the spot and learn it that way.

Currently, I also teach Japanese and Indonesian staff members how to do their jobs. There are times when we can't communicate verbally, but I do my best to communicate using gestures and other means.

On my days off, I like to go shopping or go to karaoke with friends.
I like Japanese anime, especially "ONE PIECE" and "Demon Slayer." From now on, I want to practice so that I can sing anime songs in Japanese.